<h1>HR Operations Manager</h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">Hybrid or Remote | Full-Time | Atlanta, GA</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>About the Job</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are acquiring and transforming businesses in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry. We combine domain expertise with leading-edge technology strategy to create lasting value in the built environment.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are seeking an <strong>HR Operations Manager</strong> to build and own the people operations infrastructure that enables our rapid growth. You'll be the go-to person for all things HR compliance, benefits administration, employee lifecycle management, and policy development—ensuring our team members have a seamless experience from offer letter to offboarding.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">This is a hands-on individual contributor role that will directly support both our holding company and portfolio companies. You'll work closely with our Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure a seamless handoff from recruiting to onboarding, and with leadership to build scalable people processes that grow with us.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Own HR compliance across all entities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws including multi-state employment requirements.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Manage benefits administration including health insurance, 401(k), and other employee benefits—from vendor selection to open enrollment to day-to-day employee support.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Research, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures that scale with our growth while remaining practical and employee-friendly.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Handle all employment paperwork and documentation including offer letters, employment agreements, I-9s, background checks, and personnel file management.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure smooth handoffs from recruiting to onboarding, and own the administrative aspects of the employee lifecycle.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Manage HRIS and employee data, ensuring accurate records and reporting capabilities.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Coordinate with external partners including benefits brokers and employment counsel on HR-related matters.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support payroll processes and coordinate with accounting on compensation-related matters.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Handle employee relations matters with discretion, escalating appropriately when needed.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop and maintain employee handbook, policies, and HR documentation.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support integration of acquired companies by ensuring compliant hiring practices and smooth employee transitions.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Track and report on key HR metrics and compliance requirements.</p></li></ul><h1><strong>Requirements</strong></h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">4+ years of experience in HR operations or people operations roles—not generalist positions, but dedicated HR ops experience.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance, including experience with multi-state employment. You should have the kind of foundational knowledge that SHRM certification represents—whether or not you hold the credential.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Hands-on experience with benefits administration, including health insurance, 401(k), and open enrollment processes.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proficiency with HRIS systems designed for small-to-midsize companies (Gusto, Rippling, BambooHR, Paylocity, or similar)—not enterprise platforms like Workday or Oracle.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills—you don't let things fall through the cracks.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain policies clearly to employees at all levels.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Discretion and good judgment when handling sensitive employee information.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Comfort working autonomously in a fast-paced, lean environment.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">A bias toward action—you figure things out and get them done rather than waiting to be told.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong bias for automation and personal workflow optimization—you're always looking for ways to eliminate manual work and make processes more efficient.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with AI tools for productivity, specifically Claude or similar AI assistants. We use Claude extensively and expect you to leverage it daily.</p></li></ul><h1><strong>Preferred Qualifications (A plus, not a requirement)</strong></h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience in a high-growth startup or professional services environment.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience supporting M&A integrations from an HR perspective.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Familiarity with the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience scaling HR operations as a company grows from 20 to 100+ employees.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Background in compensation benchmarking and total rewards.</p></li></ul><h1><strong>What You'll Gain</strong></h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ownership of the HR operations function with direct impact on employee experience across a growing portfolio of companies.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">The opportunity to build people infrastructure from the ground up and see your systems scale.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Exposure to M&A and the unique HR challenges that come with integrating acquired companies.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Close collaboration with senior leadership and visibility across the organization.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">A culture that values getting things done over bureaucracy and process for its own sake.</p></li></ul><h1><strong>Why Join Us</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">People operations isn't a back-office function here—it's how we take care of the team that's transforming an industry. We're looking for someone who sees HR as a craft, takes pride in getting the details right, and understands that great employee experience starts with solid operational foundations. You'll have the trust and autonomy to own HR operations end-to-end, the support of leadership who values your work, and the satisfaction of building something that scales.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">If you're the person who gets energy from bringing order to complexity, who notices when a process could be better and fixes it, and who treats every employee interaction as a reflection of who we are as a company, we want to meet you.</p><h1><strong>To Apply</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">Please submit your resume and a cover letter. We look forward to exploring how you can help us build the infrastructure for rapid growth.</p>